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Best window seat at Inverness

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Taking offLEFT

Moray Firth coastline, Beauly Firth, Ben Wyvis

LandingLEFT

Moray Firth, Black Isle peninsula, Beauly Firth

🛫 Taking Off from Inverness (INV)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 23 departures head southwest, placing the Moray Firth and its dramatic coastline on your left as you climb out. The left side also offers views of the Beauly Firth and the northern Highlands ridgeline, which are the most distinctive geographic features visible during the initial climb.
Look forMoray Firth coastline, Beauly Firth, Ben Wyvis (distant), Kessock Bridge area

🛬 Landing at Inverness (INV)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 23 approaches from the northeast, and the left side offers views of the Moray Firth and the Black Isle peninsula during descent. You'll also see the Beauly Firth and surrounding Highland terrain that frames the final approach.
Look forMoray Firth (northeast), Black Isle peninsula, Beauly Firth, Inverness town and castle ruins

A small regional airport with a single terminal, located about 9 miles northeast of the city center. It's the busiest airport in the Highlands and serves as an operational base for Loganair.

⛰️ Elevation33 ft
🛫 Runways2 (05/23, 11/29)
✈️ HubLoganair
📍 NearbyWIC 72 miABZ 73 miDND 85 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Inverness (INV)?

At Inverness in Inverness: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Moray Firth coastline, Beauly Firth, Ben Wyvis (distant), Kessock Bridge area.

What can I see during takeoff from Inverness in Inverness?

When taking off from Inverness (INV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 23 departures head southwest, placing the Moray Firth and its dramatic coastline on your left as you climb out. The left side also offers views of the Beauly Firth and the northern Highlands ridgeline, which are the most distinctive geographic features visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Moray Firth coastline, Beauly Firth, Ben Wyvis (distant), Kessock Bridge area.

What can I see when landing at Inverness in Inverness?

When landing at Inverness (INV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 23 approaches from the northeast, and the left side offers views of the Moray Firth and the Black Isle peninsula during descent. You'll also see the Beauly Firth and surrounding Highland terrain that frames the final approach. Notable sights include: Moray Firth (northeast), Black Isle peninsula, Beauly Firth, Inverness town and castle ruins.

What factors affect the best window seat at Inverness?

The best window seat at Inverness (INV) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Inverness (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.